Junior Federal Security Engineer | RMF & NIST Focus

Saliense Consulting LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Sick Time

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Match

Parental Leave

PD Reimbursement

Job summary

Saliense is seeking a Junior Security Engineer to support RMF and FISMA aligned security controls. You will apply NIST CSF, POA&M management, and system analysis to safeguard federal information systems.

The role requires an onsite presence one day per week in Arlington, VA. You will develop and execute test plans for internal control assessments, gather and analyze artifacts, and document activities to support external reviews.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Physical Science, or related field.
• At least 1 year of federal information systems security experience.
• Experience with RMF and applying the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Solid knowledge of federal information system security policy and security control assessments.
• Experience in vulnerability assessment, risk assessment, and network security.
• Familiarity with CSAM and IT audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for FISMA and POA&M assessments, and document results.
• Provide security expertise to ensure controls are implemented and documentation is current.
• Evaluate security products and recommend upgrades to improve the customer’s security posture.

Skills

RMF

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

FISMA

Vulnerability assessment

Risk assessment

Network security

Security product evaluations

CSAM

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Physical Science, or related discipline

Tools

CSAM

NIST SP 800-53/800-37/800-171 references

Job description

Saliense is seeking a Junior Security Engineer to support RMF and FISMA aligned security controls. You will apply NIST CSF, POA&M management, and system analysis to safeguard federal information systems.

The role requires an onsite presence one day per week in Arlington, VA. You will develop and execute test plans for internal control assessments, gather and analyze artifacts, and document activities to support external reviews.